devilish

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How wordplay and devilish games of deduction can be as satisfying to the soul as a song.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

And Universal's horror sequel "Black Phone 2," once again starring Ethan Hawke as a devilish villain, came in fifth place at $2.7 million.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

Content creator and media personality Amelia Dimoldenberg never takes the easy option when it comes to dressing up for Halloween and this devilish costume certainly looks like it required some effort.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Rod Gilfry, once a spirited Guglielmo in the company’s production more than 30 years ago and a stylishly devilish Don Aflonso in the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

Said Mr. Turner, “I have, at long last, recognized you. Some years ago you played a devilish ugly Tartini article for a subscription concert.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson